[KITT222]

Originally Posted by cfg83

KITT222 -



The 1.4 is off the shelf. The Ecotec 4-banger has been as low as 1.1 liters :

GM Family 1 engine - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

There were considering an Ecotec 1.0 3-banger from the Opel Corsa (you'll also see the 1.4 in the engine option list) :

Opel Corsa - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

However, they claimed it was too "rough", aka noticeable to the driver when it engaged.

CarloSW2

Didnt know that. Why havent smaller motors been in previous cars then? Something with being underpowered? Too 'noticeable'? Help me with that. I guess the Ecotec series is reliable enough, so why fix whats not broken?